Sony Xperia XA2 specifications, price, features

Sony Xperia XA2 is a mid-range Android phone from Sony Mobile. It is joined by Xperia XA2 Ultra, a large-screen version of the phone. The Xperia XA2 succeeds Sony’s Xperia XA1, which was launched in February 2017. Sony Xperia XA2 sports a metal frame with Gorilla Glass front. It features a 5.2-inch full HD screen with Image Enhance Technology. The phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 octa-core processor with Adreno 508 GPU.

Other Sony Xperia XA2 specifications include 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal memory and a microSD card slot, which supports upto 256GB of storage. Like most Sony budget and mid-range smartphones, the Xperia XA2 will be released in both single-SIM and dual-SIM variants. However the availability will depend on your market, like in India, the XA2 will get dual-SIM version. Among more connectivity options, it packs 4G VoLTE support, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC and Wifi 802.11ac.

The company is touting the XA2’s selfie taking chops and has put an 8MP 120-degree wide-angle front shooter with f2.4 aperture. There is no selfie flash, but the lens support upto ISO 3200, meaning it is more sensitive to light. On the back, the Sony Xperia XA2 packs an auto-focus 23MP f2.0 camera with LED flash. The back camera’s ISO support goes upto 12800. Additionally, the phone comes with a 3300 mAh battery with Adaptive charging and Stamina mode as well as a fingerprint sensor.

Sony Xperia XA 2 runs on Android 8.0 Oreo operating system and includes the usual Sony software enhancements.

The Xperia XA2 was announced on January 8, 2018. It will go on sale in February globally including India and the United States. The Sony Xperia XA2 price is yet to be announced.

About Sony

Sony Mobile Communications Inc. was established in 2011 as Sony Ericsson, but Sony absorbed Ericsson’s company share in 2012 and the current unit was formed. Like its parent firm Sony, Sony Mobile is based in Tokyo and employs over 7000 people. The company sells smartphones and tablets under Sony Xperia branding.

Sony Xperia XA2
Sony Xperia XA2

Sony Xperia XA2 full specifications

Design and display
Dimensions 142mm x 70mm x 9.7mm
Weight 171 grams
Form factor Slate
Screen size 5.2-inch
Resolution 1920x1080p, FHD
Type LCD
Touchscreen Yes, capacitive, multitouch
Protection glass Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass
Screen-to-body ratio 74.95%
Colours Black, Silver, Blue and Pink
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 630
GPU Adreno 508
Processor 64-bit, octa core, 2.2GHz, Cortex-A53
RAM 3GB
Memory
Internal 32GB
MicroSD card support Yes, upto 256GB
USB-OTG support Yes
Cameras
Rear Yes, 23-megapixel
Rear LED flash Yes, LED
Rear camera features Autofocus, f2.0 aperture, 1/2.3” Exmor RS for mobile image sensor, wide-angle lens,
Front Yes, 8-megapixel
Front LED flash No
Front camera features f2.4 aperture, super wide-angle, fixed-focus, 1/4″ Exmor R for mobile image sensor
Battery
Battery size 3300 mAh
Removable No
Battery features Li-Ion, Qnovo Adaptive Charging, Stamina Mode
Sensors
Fingerprint Yes
Heart-rate No
Proximity Yes
Gyroscope Unknown
Barometer No
Accelerometer Yes
Ambient light sensor Yes
Compass Unknown
Connectivity
SIM card slots 1, 2
SIM 1 type Nano
SIM 1 support 4G VoLTE, 3G, 2G
SIM 2 type Nano
SIM 2 support 4G VoLTE, 3G, 2G
Wifi Yes, 802.11ac
Bluetooth Yes, v5.0
NFC Yes
Infrared No
USB Micro Type-C, 2.0
Location
GPS support Yes, A-GPS
Other satellite systems Yes, GLONASS
Audio
Port 3.5mm
FM Radio Yes
Speakers One
Software
Operating system Android 8.0 Oreo
User interface Xperia UI
Add-on features
Misc
Water/ dust resistance No
Announced Yes
Status Set to go on sale beginning February, 2018
Price Unknown

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